November 18, 2024

Origins

Brown crib on a green background with music notes on a curving staff

As the oldest of three kids, I was also my parents’ first child, making my origin story their origin as parents. 

Jordan Coleman

Six different colored records for oldies songs on a black background

I have created a playlist inspired by my many memories growing up in California with two crazy but caring sisters, my loving mom, and my silly, mus

Jackie Bond

interlocking tan curves on an orange background

good thing I know how to be alone
so many people don’t 

Grace Traxler

hand holding key with banner reading we protect us

she sits by her fire, gently tending its flames 

Bailey Middleton

constellations of the perseid family

it starts with a star. 

Cassie Dallas

girl in the center with hands grasping at the edges of a frame

But she has always desired Something. 

Carley Frajda

thorns in a red background

Let me preface this article of critique by saying that I really wanted to love the series.

Lindsey Smith

typewriter

We asked our writers to grapple with the idea of origins and beginnings.

Miriella Jiffar

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